Position Summary

Are you a registered Physiotherapist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Rehabilitation Services department.

In accordance with Northern Health’s vision of an idealized system of services where people and their families receive primary care services in Primary Care Homes supported by interprofessional teams, the Primary Care Assistant functions as a member of the interprofessional team. As an integral member of the team, the Primary Care Assistant works to support Primary Care providers and the Interprofessional Team (IPT) in the delivery of safe, efficient, and quality Primary Care Services throughout Northern Health. The Primary Care Assistant provides both operational and administrative support in a clinic and/or other community setting in accordance with Northern Health policies and procedures.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Tuesday – Friday, Days - 08:00 to 17:00

Northern Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre provides medical service to Old Masset, Port Clements and surrounding areas. The hospital and health centre has 4 Acute Care beds, 1 Palliative Care bed, 4 Long-term Care beds and a 4 unit assisted living complex. Some services provided at the hospital:

• Emergency

• Laboratory

• Diagnostic Imaging

• Pharmacy

• Chronic Disease Management

• Physiotherapy

• Speech and Language therapy

• Mental Health and Substance Use service

• Home and Community Care and Home Support services

• Visiting specialists in Pediatrics, Orthopaedics, ENT, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Respirology, Rheumatology, Urology and Ophthalmology

• Video conferencing capabilities with specialists or physicians in other areas Public Health provides many services to the community. Some of these services include:

• Harm reduction services

• TB testing

• Prenatal services with pregnancy registry

• Kindergarten screening and school immunizations

• Birth control, pap tests, STI testing

Masset is situated along the shoreline of Masset Sound on Haida Gwaii, formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands, and is the largest village on the island. Major industries are logging, fishing and tourism. Masset provides services for a larger rural area with a population of 1,000 local residents and services a surrounding area of 2,300 including Tow Hill (unincorporated) and Old Masset (IR). incorporated in 1961, the Village of Masset (pop. 1,000) is the oldest of the island’s municipalities. The community has one elementary school and one secondary school. Check out Masset, the place where the ocean meets the shore and the sunsets are breathtaking.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.

• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service

• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions

• Employee referral program

• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities

• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC

• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.

Examples may include:

• Program certificates or diplomas

• High school/college/university transcripts etc.

• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia.

• One year of recent related experience.

• Valid BC Driver’s license where required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Teaching: Ability to teach clients and others both one-on-one and in groups.

• Knowledge Integration: Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.

• Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, the public, medical staff and the members of the interdisciplinary team using, oral written and computer communication means. Demonstrated ability to effectively resolve conflict.

• Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve and make decisions effectively. Applies the problem-solving process demonstrating critical thinking and decision-making skills using a systems approach.

• Management: Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives and establish priorities. Manages time and resources, implements activities to promote cooperation among the interdisciplinary team, supervises responsibilities of others, and collaborates across disciplines.

• Leadership: Promotes staff morale, engagement, and risk-taking. Demonstrates creative planning for change and innovations, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others.

• Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of client care.

• Equipment: Demonstrated computer skills including the use of applicable computer programs. Demonstrated data analysis skills including appropriate data analysis and reporting tools. Demonstrated ability in the use of e-mail and word processing. Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area.

• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

Comments

Competition #:

05711407

Employee Type:

RELIEF PART TIME (0.90 FTE)

Bargaining Unit:

HSA

Facility:

N. HAIDA GWAII HOSPITAL

Location:

Daajing Giids, BC

Department:

MAH PHYSIOTHERAPY

Reports To:

MANAGER OR DESIGNATE

Hourly Wage:

$42.56 - $52.95

Close Date:

OCTOBER 07, 2025

• All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT